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Hi everybody, I havent posted in quite some time but recently the "pleather" covering my seats in my 2016 FR3 has deteriated to the point of replacement, I guess a sign of a well used motorhome. Anyway I was searching for coverings and came upon a post in the forums about FR3 seat...

I am replacing two lead acid house batteries with Lithium. I have replaced the Progressive Dynamics 9200 series with a Lithium capable charger/converter. I also purchased a DC2DC 50 amp charger as I am worried about the alternator working too hard and overheating. I want to disable the...

We are from California and looking at purchasing one of these. Any thoughts or advice? This will be our first Class A.

Bumpiness with 34ds Hi... I have a 2021 34DS. The previous owner installed "all" the upgrades for ride quality including sway bars, a steering stabilizer and Koni shocks. When I am driving and hit a small bump... the RV reacts pretty hard. Difficult to describe but for certain bumps that I...

Hello all, I just purchased 2021 FR3 30ds. So, trying to figure out the load weight. On the yellow sticker says 245 kg. How is it possible? 4 people may weight more than that. I weighted the unit (no water but full tank of gasoline) it weighted 17400 so it is only 600 lb left to max it...

Hello Everyone I want to set my expectations correctly, so i know what my next step it. We picked up our 2024 FR3 30D yesterday. Drive it from Alvarado to Dallas 60 miles. (yes i should have driven this on the highway before purchasing but id didn't). i am struggling to keep the RV off of...

New FR3 member. Just back from 'off the grid' in the mountains of Montana. Highly recommend to anyone. The FR3 fits in many National Forest sites. We tow a jeep wrangler manual trans., with a Blue Ox Patriot 3. We use a portable battery pack. Easy to put on but not off. The YouTubes don't...

Hello all what are some options out there for towing that people are using? I see tow dollies and flat tow. Im asking for future trips right now I was looking at a tow dolly but I see people saying not good for long distances. I have a Honda Oddy 2018 curb weight around 4,500 to 4,800. But it...

Question: When continuously connected to shore power, does the chassis battery get charged? I thought it would. But maybe I’m wrong? Background: We have been volunteering since mid-May at lighthouse. In exchange for our volunteering, they provide full hookups for our motorhome. So we’ve been...

Stig :: 2024 Forest River FR3 34DS (2024-09-04 15:54:27)

Does anyone live full time or maybe snowbird in this model? Looking at 2024 model with the 12volt compressor fridge. Have toy hauler but looking to travel for the first together going south. Have summer property in the mountains and will live fulltime in the unit rather than the hauler, Opinions?

Hello I am looking at getting snap pads for my rig can anyone give their opinion on them good bad? And can you give me a part number? I'd like to hear from other on what the use? Thanks

Hello - As my wife and I want bath-and-a-half and king bed, we have been looking at FR3 34DS and the Hurricane 35M units. Anyone have any opinions / experience / etc. with both of these? We can see some obvious differences, but trying to be as informed as possible before we make a decision...

I have a 2022 FR3. Had a tech modify wiring for Directv with good success BUT I cannot find a feed for cable tv above the sink. When he had the plates off there was a nightmare of unidentified wiring. Also, what is the purpose of the HDMI output on the wall next to the 110 plugs? If I can find a...

Hi I am looking for a part number for the slide motor. Can anyone help me out I am looking but don't see one. Or a link to a replacement I want one on hand just in case. Thanks

Can't seem to locate p/n for replacement air filter...I see posts on 2015, 2016, can someone help? TXS

Lizzie's Lounge :: 2023 FR3 FR3 (2024-07-17 23:47:41)

The thermostat on our front ac unit is flashing, cool, dry and sleep are all flashing at the same time. Ac unit is currently working. Turned off circuit breaker and no change. Is there a reset button or do we need to replace this panel? Rear ac unit sometimes flashes too but we thought it was a...

Heya all - there is a switch by the battery monitor by our door and bunk lowering switch that I cannot figure out. It's not controlling any external or internal lights, it's not the stairs switch or that sort - anyone know before I start tracing the wiring? Thanks!

My cameras have quit working. I get blank black screen that says image may be reversed with rear and side cameras. They were working fine. I have checked connections they are good. I have searched the forum and found others had the same problem but no one has posted any resolutions. Any...

Marshee :: 2015 Forest River FR3 30DS (2024-06-10 17:28:54)

Just purchased a Splendide WDV2200XCD Combo Washer/Dryer and am installing it in our "new to us last fall" 2020 FR3 34DS. Coach is prepped for the unit. My question is where, not how, to cut the hole for the vent. There is no "drill here" sticker or mark. So where in the prepped cabinet of our...

Hello! Can anyone tell me if the backer boards are still installed on the 2024 FR3 34DS for a ladder install? And which ladder might match the locations? Thank you!

New to me coach No TV reception so we played radio & CDs. Motor battery died. Is radio and CD player capable of running off house batteries. After replacing old motor battery, we were afraid to try again for gear of draining new one, thanks

I have a slight sewer smell outside the front door area of my coach. I DO NOT have a smell inside the coach. I DO NOT have a smell on the side of my sewer line. I keep black and gray closed until I dump. There is no wet areas under coach, if a small leak. Readings show 1/3 in each black and...